Under general supervision, the Corporate Coding Coordinator codes diagnoses and procedures for inpatient accounts according to ICD-10-CM/PCS. This role supports second-level coding reviews, helps educate coders on correct coding practices, and assists the coding department with questions, reviews, and inquiries.
Key responsibilities include:
- Performing second-level coder reviews on accounts returned from audits and editing processes
- Providing education and guidance to coders based on review findings
- Supporting the coding manager and coding department with coding questions and coverage as needed
- Monitoring DNFC management goals
- Maintaining coding credentials and participating in coding education
Requirements & Qualifications
To be considered for this role, candidates should have:
- An associate degree in Health Information Management
- RHIT or CCS credential
- 3-5 years of acute hospital coding experience
- Working knowledge of the MS Office suite
- Ability to analyze coding-related reports and take action
Preferred qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management
- RHIA and CCS credentials
- 5+ years of experience in a large, complex, multi-system acute care hospital organization
A pre-employment coding proficiency assessment will be administered.
Benefits & Perks
Benefits available subject to employment status include:
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, AD&D, and life insurance
- Paid time off, including vacation and sick leave
- Discretionary 401(k) match
- 10 paid holidays per year
- Health savings accounts and healthcare/dependent flexible spending accounts
- Voluntary benefits such as pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare, auto and home insurance
- Paid sick leave and other leave benefits as required by applicable laws
Location
Dallas, Texas, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Associate
Remote work allowed
Yes
Posted
1 week ago